Total Fest XIV (Aug 20-22) has made its first announcement of the year, and lo, Australia’s Dead will be returning. Most excellent. I’ve heard assorted gossip that shall remain off the record, but let’s just say I’m excited to see how this year shapes up. (FYI, I am not involved as a festival organizer this year, since I am too busy writing blog posts, so quit asking me if you can play the festival. I don’t know!)

Other thing: COLLEEN GREEN AND UPSET ARE PLAYING THE REAL LOUNGE ON SATURDAY! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! I’d been hearing mutterings that this show was supposed to happen and finally saw a Facebook event for it today. Wee! Colleen Green rules and Upset rules and lady power-pop rules and so that is exciting news. I think the show is $5 and 18-plus.

Heyo, life ‘n such is busy, BUT the show calendar is semi-updated, since there’s lots of Hockey House shows to anticipate on the way, including one on Friday with Pile who are pretty rad. (Ask A Punk or do some Facebook investigating to find out where the show is. And bring $5) ETA: They moved this to Stage 112! I think the cover is still $5.

Do you revel in making fun of overhyped douchey music festivals? Enjoy.